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Topic: the actual construction (Read 3407 times)

I can figure out how to get the simple electonics working(sensors,servos,etc.) but i cant figure out how to actually put it together, i havent taken any mechanics/woodworking classes in school yet so im fairly clueless, since i dont know how to build a frame and put everything on it i cant use DC motors and gears.

Also i want to start building non-school related projects soon and i wont have help from my shop teacher for them, are there any tutorials out there for ignorant builders like me?

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How big do you want it to be? Is the first question. The best thing to use as a beginner would be a plastic base since its very easy to work with, cut, drill... I think someone else mentioned this in another topic posted here and I though it was a good idea of just going to like walmart and get a plastic cutting board (rather thin like 1/4 inch) and if you don't have one already invest in a good jig saw (you will use it all the time for building bases or for cutting robot parts) and cut out the shape you want. I hope this helped, if you want any other tips on something a little more specific just ask.

thanks jesse, sorry if i didnt explain well enough brandon but i could understand how to attach my parts onto the bases.

I geuss i could just epoxy a PVC pipe to a servo, but is there a better way? and also, if i was building na arm how would i attach a second segment. And is there a not-so-permanent way to attach things then epoxy, i know i could use scres and stuff but i cant figure out how exactly

« Last Edit: April 01, 2007, 03:58:39 PM by gamefreak »

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